The Right to Religionin Bulgaria - Statics or Dynamics in Construction of Religious Identity of the Population in Villages Objects of Scientific Projects KP-06-OPR 05/6 (Part 1)

The state policy regarding the denominations in the Republic of Bulgaria is carried out on the basis of the legislation of the country and the basic principles enshrined therein. The state policy for equality of Bulgarian citizens is developed on the basis of national and European legislation, as well as on a number of international instruments to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party. Equal rights and non-discrimination are guaranteed in Bulgarian legislation. The right to religion includes the right of everyone to form his or her religious beliefs freely, as well as to choose, change and profess his or her religion freely. The free exercise of religious rights is exercised through the formation and expression of religious belief, the creation or participation in a religious community, the organization of community institutions, the realization of religious training.